Trails Crew Member (Transportation)

At Timberline TrailCraft, we are committed to creating trail experiences that elevate the holistic well-being of individuals, communities, and Mother Earth. This promise to our planet, our clients, and ourselves inspires us to beimaginative, resourceful, collaborative, and smart in approach. It is for this reason that we design and build diverse trails that appeal to all ages and abilities of users while ensuring we are environmentally responsible stewards of the land.

The Trails Crew Member position is an exciting and adventurous opportunity to work in crew building and maintaining trail projects. Featuring opportunities for travel in Colorado, the Trails Crew Member is responsible for carrying out project instructions, performing skilled and non-skilled trail work, and producing a timely and high-quality completed project. Timberline TrailCraft seeks an individual that demonstrates passion for trail building and the outdoors.

Travel is frequent, typically requiring employees to be on the road five days per week. We are seeking an individual who is motivated to continue trail building education through conferences, reading, and certifications. For job sites over one hour from home, Timberline will provide a per diem as some jobs will require Crew Members to live on the job site. When lodging is not available, Crew Members will be expected to camp on site. Depending on the job and arrangement, that lodging may range from staying in tents, RV, a house, etc. Evening and weekend travel to home is an option when realistic for the Crew Member.

responsibilities:
Meets and exceeds management and client expectations through excellent trail work
Communicate all safety concerns, work concerns, and other pertinent information to the Trails Crew Leader
Effectively comply with Timberlines guidelines in emergency situations, following protocols and communication requirements
Read, understand, and implement certain plans and schematics
Maintains and/or operates tools and equipment; including hand tools, small power tools, and chainsaws
Performs unskilled and, as training and experience allows semi-skilled work in a responsible manner
Assists with routine equipment maintenance, particularly sharpening and re-hanging of hand tools
Works full days in the backcountry without regular access to amenities
Performs other functions as assigned

Physical Demands and work environment:
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds (request help when lifting heavier things)
Depending on the job, this position could require back-country camping, hiking for miles with a day pack, and dealing with all weather conditions
This job, at a minimum, requires stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, and control of heavy equipment